Good value country cottages and self-catering accommodation and bargain breaks in the UK

Take a look at the country cottages below for ideas on good value self catering accommodation in the UK.You may also want to take a look at our late availability pages. 

Primrose Cottage - North Yorkshire Dales (sleeping up to 4 in 2 bedrooms).  Dog friendly.

Pretty 2 bedroom country cottage, stunning scenery.  Golf courses, fly fishing, cycling and pony trekking in the nearby area.  Woodburning stove for those cosy nights by the fire.  Good value, comfortable cottage.  The owners also have another cottage that can also be hired for groups of up to 10 people.

2 bedroom pet friendly good value self catering cottage in Holne, near Ashburton, Devon (sleeps up to 4, up to 2 dogs welcome by arrangement)

Fishermans Cottage at Hele Bay, Ilfracombe, Devon (sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms)

Seaside cottage next to South West Coastal Path and less than 100 yards from the beach in North Devon.Pet-friendly. Self catering accommodation for 4 people. 2 pubs within 5 mins walk both serving excellent food. Rambler's paradise, just 2 mins walk to coastal path. Comfortable accommodation and a warm welcome. Sea view from bedroom and sitting room.

Click on the photo for more information about this good value cottage including price.

2 bedroom cottages situated in the hills and fields overlooking the outstanding Cheddar Gorge, Somerset levels and Mendip Hills

Ashton Cottages are comfortably decorated and are well situated for exploring the Heart of the West Country. Bath, Bristol, Glastonbury, the coastline with superb seaside resorts such as Burnham on Sea and Minehead, the Somerset Levels and Exmoor are all within an hours' drive of Ashton Cottages.

2 bedroom pet-friendly cottage in Bude Cornwall - good value deal

Lovely ground floor cottage in the quiet hamlet of Rosecare on North Cornwall Coast. • Ideal holiday cottage in Bude Cornwall for four people
• Well behaved dogs welcomed 

• The cottage is available to rent for holidays and short breaks all year round
• Children most welcome - cot and high chair available.
• Ground Floor Access which makes it suitable for everyone
• Walks from the front door
• Complimentary Cornish cream tea on arrival
Click on the photo of Granary Cottage to find out more about a self catering holiday in Bude 

Mill House Holiday Cottages - short breaks and last minute deals throughout the year.

Pet friendly self catering accommodation - set in the midst of unspoilt countryside, rolling farmland, wild flower meadows, numerous quiet country roads and green lanes and footpaths in Lincolnshire. Hot tub on site.Contact Ursula for details of last minute deals and availability (click photo for contact details).

Bungalow to rent in the heart of the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, sleeps 4  - Pets welcome

Hipsley Farm Cottages

Good value high quality self-catering in the Lake District - sleeps 6

The Lodge is a stunning three bedroom 3 bathroom 5 star cottage awarded Cumbria Tourism '2008 Self Catering Holiday of the year'.

The cottage was converted to an exceptionally high standard with a luxury feel, a mix of contemporary style whilst maintaining traditional features of the original building.  The cottage sits in open parkland nestled in the quaint village of Hayton near to the great border City of Carlisle and only 15 miles from Gretna Green.Details of the self-catering accommodation:

• Spacious cottage with 3 double bedrooms, 2 with king-size beds and showers rooms.  The third bedroom has the option of 2 single or a super king size bed, with a wet room bathroom and roll top bath, this bedroom is perfect for visitors with reduced mobility.  
• A large classis homely country dining kitchen offers granite worktops, Aga, Electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave, waste disposal unit. There is also a leisure area with comfy sofas and panel TV.  The utility rooms has a washing machine and tumble dryer. There is a central vacuum system installed in the Lodge creating a healthier environment.  
• Underfloor heating throughout with a log stove in the spacious lounge. 

Two charming holiday cottage in County Donegal, Ireland - sleeps 10 + 4

Rose’s Cottage – Newly built 4 star traditional Irish Cottage with charming features and panoramic views of the picturesque Lough Swilly.

The cottage is in an idyllic location for hill walking, fishing, and golfing, as one does on holiday in Ireland. The ideal dwelling for an activity based break, family holiday or a relaxing vacation.

There is also another cottage available if the group is  a little larger.

The self-catering accommodation in Rose's Cottage comprises:2 family rooms plus 1 double room (all ensuite) sleeps 10. This cottage comes with an open plan living and dining area with a blend of stone and timber enhanced with a wood burning stove to give a most homely setting, also features a Jacuzzi bath, antique iron beds and complimentary fixtures and fittings. Disabled/Wet Room facilities.

Phil’s Barn – Four star charmingly converted barn retaining its old traditional features. Cosy first floor living accommodation with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean from its adjoining patio. Ideal dwelling for a romantic break or relaxing vacation. 2 double ensuite rooms - sleeps 4.These cottages are near a beach for walks in the fresh air listening to the sound of the sea. What better way to relax? Click on a cottage photograph above for details of this holiday cottage in Donegal.

Choose from a 10 person cottage or a 4 person cottage or book both for larger groups of up to 14 people. Click on photograph for prices and more information about these good value Irish self-catering cottages.

Charming 2 bedroom country cottage in north Essex/south Suffolk borders

• There are two separate double bedrooms one of which can be made into two single beds if required,
• the lounge is 23 feet long which features the original inglenook fireplace,
• the dining room area seats 8 comfortably so you can entertain your family and friends in style.

The cottage has an enclosed garden of approximately one third of an acre laid down to lawns and flowerbeds with views overlooking farm land, so ideal for children. Well-behaved pets also welcome.There is a double cart lodge and patio area with a gas BBQ provided so al fresco dining is a possibility on warm and sunny days.Short breaks are available (min. 3 nights). Welcome pack and complimentary bottle of wine.

Click on cottage photograph for details and very reasonable pricing.

Country cottages in the East Midlands offering good value for money

The Old Lambing Shed

• Great countryside for water sports at Rutland Water
• Numerous cycle trails for safe cycling

Good value 3 bedroom holiday cottage in Suffolk

Sandpipers is a spacious 200 year old cottage on the edge of Tunstall, in a quiet village location close to the Heritage coastline. The cottage has 3 bedrooms, one of which has a king-sized bed in bedroom, then there are 2  twin bedrooms. The cottage sleeps 6 people comfortably - a futon can be provided for a 7th person if needed.  

The large living room has an open fire and a view of the pretty front garden. There is a separate dining room and well equipped kitchen.  There are large enclosed mature gardens in front and back, with off street parking in the front driveway. Visitors are welcome to help themselves to fresh herbs (and fruit in season) from the back garden.

Click on the cottage photo for more information about this good value holiday cottage in Suffolk.

Daisy Cottage for 2-3 people in Oxfordshire

Warren Cottage in rural Herefordshire - sleeps 2-4

Warren Cottage is a cosy and secluded two-bedroom woodman’s cottage in the South Herefordshire countryside, adjacent to the ancient Aconbury Woods. It offers easy access to the Black Mountains, Hay-on-Wye, the river Wye, great country walks and a range of pubs. There is a well-stocked shop in the neighbouring village.The cottage has two bedrooms. The ground floor is predominantly open-plan with a low beamed ceiling. The recently installed kitchen is well equipped with a new cooker and fridge, a microwave and plenty of utensils. There is a dining area, a cosy corner with two comfy sofas and a Clearview wood-burner (the cottage’s main source of heat), a separate bathroom (with heated towel rail) and loo. Upstairs is one double bedroom and a single room both with duvets and linen. Both have small electric radiators.When the cottage was bought it was in a state of disrepair. It has now been lovingly renovated and is available to rent to those who wish to enjoy its peaceful rural setting. The cottage's owners live 100 yards away across the orchard in Warren Farmhouse and may provide fresh bantam eggs if they are available.Click on cottage photograph for prices and details.

St. Anthony's in Kerry, south west Ireland - sleeps 2-4 people

Country cottage in a peaceful location	one of the bedrooms

The cottage is supplied with all necessary household items including a microwave, washing machine and tumble dryer for an easy life on holiday. There are 3 small bedrooms, 2 doubles and a single. A cot available on request. Bed linen is supplied. Bathroom with shower. The cottage is kept warm by oil-fired central heating and has an open fire for effect. Electricity by coin meter. A stay in St. Anthony's self-catering cottage would be quiet and peaceful. There is a shingle beach and small harbour nearby, Allihies sandy beach 20 miles away. The village of Lauragh is half a mile away, where you will find shops, a post office, a church and pub. There is often traditional music to enjoy in the local pubs and friendly locals to chat to. The cottage owners would be happy to provide further information about outings, travel, and restaurants. St. Anthony's is a simple country cottage with a big friendly welcome. Call Kitty now on 0035 364 83150 or click on one of the photographs of the cottage for more images and prices. There is no email for this cottage.

Great value for money, seaside cottage in the north of Scotland

The Lodge is a new holiday cottage in Easter Ross in North Scotland - literally a stone's throw from the beach. This cottage has been professionally designed and equipped with all modern conveniences to offer a comfortable holiday home for self-catering weekly lets and short breaks in low season. The cottage sleeps six with plenty of private parking, and lies just two minutes from beautiful Shandwick Bay and local harbour at Balintore offering easy access to fishing and local shops.

Shandwick Bay is a small and picturesque Scottish fishing village in the Moray Firth in Northern Scotland, part of the world where you may just sport dolphins. The long sweep of sandy bay backed by dunes offers a great area for sunbathing, watersports or for long healthy walks on the shore. Walk to the beach from The Lodge, explore the cliffs where sea birds nest and swirl. The north of Scotland and its beaches is a great family discovery destination with attractive countryside, really lovely quiet beaches and it's only a drive away. The weekly let price is very reasonable for the standard of accommodation provided.

Small group of comfortable good value cottages in a charming rural location in Lincolnshire

Old Barn Cottages are set in the hamlet of Great Sturton, near the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The three cottages have been sympathetically converted, preserving original features, to provide comfortable and spacious holiday accommodation for 2 to 5 people. Guests have the opportunity to enjoy fly fishing in the peaceful setting of a private lake, or to play croquet on the lawn or wander the woodland nature trail through private woods. Each cottage has its own colourful patio garden with panoramic views of rolling meadows and woodland. There is a barbecue area in the garden to enjoy cooking outdoors and a place for picnics. And, if you would like to go exploring, Lincolnshire offers a wealth of fascinating places to visit, both inland and on the coast. Click on the photograph to contact the owner for booking, questions or just to view interior images of this value for money self-catering accommodation.

Exceptional value self-catering holiday in a beautiful 4 bedroom country house

This beautiful 17th-century country house in breathtaking surroundings, just 45 minutes drive from the Lake District - is undoubtedly the finest holiday home in the Trough of Bowland and offers a truly special self-catering experience.

An unusual house in every way, from its monastic origins, through elegant period living to a comfortable home set in a 2 acre garden with extensive lawns, maze, orchard and stream. The house just exudes period charm. Not only are there beautiful interiors but the setting is also superb. Higher Lee, in keeping with its period, retains the original features such as sculpted columns, antique furniture, an Aga in the kitchen, as one would expect, but also incorporates modern essentials such as dishwasher, washing machine, SKY TV, Games rooms offering table tennis, darts, table football. This is an absolutely fabulous house for a group of up to 10 people, at exceptionally good value prices for the quality of the accommodation, click on the photographs of the house to view prices and details.

Good value holiday cottage in Saxmundham, Suffolk for 4

Corner Cottage is a charming single-storey flint cottage with a cosy log fire in the lounge. The cottage is located in the quiet, friendly market town of Saxmundham - just 4 miles from Benjamin Britten’s concert hall at Snape Maltings and 8 miles from Aldeburgh on the Suffolk Heritage Coast and the nature reserve. Corner Cottage provides a good value comfortable base for walking the unspoilt Suffolk countryside and sightseeing in the county’s popular towns, villages and attractions. It is an excellent value for money holiday destination all year round. The cottage is fully equipped with everything you're likely to need for an easy and enjoyable stay, and the rental rates are inclusive of bedlinen, towels, electricity and logs (first basket) in winter. Click on the cottage photo to find out more...

Good value holiday cottage in Snowdonia, sleeps 4, 6 at a push on sofa bed. Pet-friendly

Brackenbury is a Grade II listed cottage in a picturesque village location overlooking the green and the River Glaslyn. Set in the heart of the Snowdonia National park, surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery, Beddgelert has many amenities including a shop, pubs, restaurants and a post office.The cottage – which sleeps 4 in comfort and 6 at a pinch – is furnished as a family home with many antique pieces. Accommodation comprises a conservatory with patio – ideal for sunny summer breakfasts – fully fitted dining kitchen, shower room, spacious living room with open fire, digital TV and hi-fi, and 2 bedrooms ( 1 double en-suite, 1 twin). The price includes all heating and electricity. Please bring own bed linen, towels and tea towels - owner lives in another part of the UK. Parking for 2 cars. Please click on photograph for more information, good value prices, and interior images.

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